I am an evolutionary biologist and anatomist interested in the forces that shape the evolution of complex sensory systems. My research aims to understand how structural constraints, developmental processes, and adaptive pressures influence the form and function of these systems, ultimately shaping human experience and behavior. Currently, my lab focuses on disentangling the evolutionary trajectories of the sensory end-organ systems of the inner ear. By investigating how these components evolved in concert with cranial form and function—especially in primates—we aim to uncover the sensory adaptations that underlie key aspects of human locomotion, spatial awareness, and communication.